About The Program
Our vision: ‘to create the most well-known graduates in the industry’.
Jakarta, as one of the most social media active cities in the world offers an exciting hub for students who endeavor to study Communications. Students of this discipline will be given the opportunity to immerse themselves into the roles of their field, by doing real life case studies, field trips and receiving world-class education by professionals.
Communication students don’t only complete their studies in Indonesia, but also can take advantage of our university wide international exchange program. Whether it is Germany, Poland, South Korea or the US – our students love to travel and experience a global education with our many partners.
The Communications Program exposes students to a variety of prominent personalities on a regular basis through its weekly Tech Media Talk, in order to build early into their studies connections to the industry and allow them to discover their true passion.
The three streamings of the program, Journalism, Public Relations and Entertainment Communications will allow students to connect with those industries during their studies and discover their true talents. Upon graduation, students will understand how to utilize the power of digital media, form strategies and know how to measure their successes.
The Communications program takes four years in total; students can choose for an oversees experience to complete a Double Degree with Northumbria School of Design based in Newcastle, England, or opt for shorter travel options to cities all over the world.
Public Relations empower graduates to be representatives of organizations or programs to the public, digitally and in person. Throughout the program, students will learn to become confident public speakers by creating high quality content and developing innovative communicating skills. Students are facilitated to meet with high-profile personalities, social entrepreneurs and commercial businesses to learn about aspects of reputation building and public representation.
Journalism will grow students’ skills of critical investigation and reporting in various fields. Students will be encouraged to work using a variety of media, such as film and radio, in addition to written publications, in order to explore their skills. From the very first semester onwards students are encouraged and supported to publish their work through blogs and websites.
Aspiring journalists receive the opportunity to join special events, in order to cover newsworthy stories on behalf of the university and real organizations. Creative writing workshops within the course structure are also backed by voluntary student clubs in debating and photography.
Entertainment Communications is relevant for students interested in the creative arts and sports, whom intend to become industry savvy and gain skills to market themselves effectively utilising Social Media. Whether students are artists themselves, enjoy working on creating public events, or want to position themselves in a managerial agency role – skills necessary to survive the entertainment industry are shared by professionals to guide them through this very competitive field.
For closer insight, please peruse the full list of courses or read up on trends and preferences of current students.
The Communications Program Single Degree
A single degree is a degree where the student upon completion receives a Bachelor degree from Binus International.
Students will study one year off campus with the option to take advantage of the full range of study tracks and choose TWO options from:
- study abroad,
- community development,
- entrepreneurship,
- research
- and internship.
Students can inquire in depth what rules apply or receive personalized recommendations.
Students who choose to study abroad at a university of their choice, our internationalization division will support these students in finding an eligible university that suits their needs and personal interests.
When to choose the single degree:
- A single degree is a great option for those who want to take advantage of a combined option of our off-campus tracks and broaden their capabilities in a variety of areas (Study Abroad, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Research, Internship)
- A single degree without going abroad is beneficial for those who want to really deepen their connections within Jakarta, Indonesia and build a strong network
- A single degree is interesting for those who want to choose the study abroad track and only go abroad for six months at a time, this is a more budget friendly option and yet offers the experience of having live in a foreign country
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| Streamings | Journalism |
Foundation subjects that apply to all streaming |
Journalism Subjects | Off campus subject choices
(Study Abroad, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Research, Internship) |
Off campus subject choices
(Study Abroad, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Research, Internship)
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Thesis
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The Communications Program Double Degree
A double degree is a degree where the student upon completion receives a joint Bachelor degree, one that mentions Binus International and an other which mentions our partner.
Students will study one year off campus with our partner university and additionally be able to choose for one semester one option of our off campus track:
- community development,
- entrepreneurship,
- research
- and internship.
The Communications program is a relatively new program. At the moment our partner is NorthUmbria University in the United Kingdom. The program is currently working on adding TWO new partners per year. Students who join now will be able to choose from a variety of university. We are currently working on collaborations with universities in South Korea and Australia.
When to choose the double degree:
- A double degree is perfect for those who would like to go to the partner’s destination for a full year to really immerse into one country and its culture
- The double degree is also great for whose interests are aligned with the strengths of the partner university and want to benefits from an international a national degree
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| Streamings | Journalism |
Foundation subjects that apply to all streaming |
Journalism Subjects | Off campus subject choices
(Study Abroad, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Research, Internship) |
Study abroad with partners (for example NorthUmbria University)
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Study abroad with partners (includes thesis)
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| Entertainment Communications | Entertainment Subjects | ||||||||
The Communications Program’s 3+1 Off campus tracks
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| Study Abroad | Choose from hundreds of universities around the world, our internationalization department is excited to support you. Of course you can reach out to your Head of Program to support you in your decision.
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Students of different cultures and nationalities | Choose one of more than 100 exchange partners anywhere in the world |
| Community Development | Community Development is the ultimate streaming for Communications students. Here you are encouraged to build your OWN community.
This is great opportunity to create a social movement and work on really changing the world, actively and hands on. You may also choose to work on a community that is central to your passion, may it be emerging entrepreneurs, motorcyclists, musicians, you choose and we will help your conceptualization of the community. Here you learn how to create events and real life activities to bring people together and combine your efforts with a digital online movement. |
Founders and team members of community builders such as Kitabisa.com/ Campaign.com
Founders and team members of social community builders such as DiberiUntukMemberi, Happy Hearts, WWF, UNICEF, teach for Indonesia, Habitat for Humanity, JAAN, animal defenders etc.
Work with industry mentors who frequently run events/ talks/ speeches and learn from them how to network and conceptualize your own
Individuals in line with your community vision, in order to build your community
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Visit established offices of community builders
Entrepreneurial Start Up communities and workspaces i.e. GEPI/ Conclave/ Beehive etc.
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| Entrepreneurship | Make your dreams come reality. Have you ever thought of doing your own clothing line, creating an app, starting an eBusiness or running a physical store?
Our CIDER team (Catalyst of Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship and Research) run the program like a modern start-up workspace. With mentorship programs you will come closer to a level of actualizing a real business. |
Entrepreneurial Start Up communities and workspaces
Successful entrepreneurs in a similar field
Work with industry mentors who frequently run events/ talks/ speeches and learn from them how to network and conceptualize your own
Individuals in line with your entrepreneurial vision, in order to build your business
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Visit great start-ups nationally and/or internationally
Entrepreneurial Start Up communities and workspaces i.e. GEPI/ Conclave/ Beehive etc.
Companies of entrepreneurial success stories such as Gojek, Bukalapak etc.
Creative Spaces, such as founders of independent record labels or dance and theatre studios
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| Research | You like to read, discover and make your mark in academia. You have here the opportunity to work with lecturers, professors and experts to create papers that may be used in in world class journals.
Research can be experimental and exciting, in the Communications Program you can discover hot topics. You could be the one to write a paper on accessible education to include people with disabilities and send your concepts and ideas as a blueprint to other universities. You may also be the person who uncovers the communications process in the recruitment of millennials for terrorism groups through social media. This kind of work is significant for counter terrorism groups and again, your work might have impact on the real world.
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Depending on your research subject, you may be traveling nationally or internationally, meet industry partners, academics and visit research related seminars as offered by organizational bodies such as the British Council, Goethe Institut, Institut Francais, etc.
There may be opportunities to work with international scholars on joint research publications. |
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| Internship | Learn from the best. Your internship position should not be just any internship position. In the preceding years, we will expose you to a multitude of companies, so you can make the right decision of the company that suits your personality.
Whether it is in a corporate or creative setting (one does not need to exclude the other), we will make the best efforts to help you know what you want, by the time you are to choose your internships. Many of our students have been placed in positions where they can expand their skills and in many cases these students have managed to receive a lasting work position with those companies. |
Communications students have a versatile set of skills that allows them to work in a variety of organizations and with all kinds of people. Students can work in the media regardless of which streaming they choose.
Additionally, PR students can be a great fit for a corporate environment, such as in banks, governmental facilities and international companies. Journalism students have an advantage to work with any print and digital content creation publication. Entertainment students can expand to fields of concert and events management, as and with entertainers and be in front as well as behind the camera when it comes to the media environment. |
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Do you want to know more or would like to visit the campus and talk to us in person? Send an email to:
Christine Gneuss (Email the Head of Program)
Andari Karina Anom (Email the Deputy Head of Program)